Dual-zone linear industrial oven for hot air cooking and roasting

Optimize your production with a dual-zone linear industrial oven that ensures precise control over cooking and roasting processes, effectively handling everything from dumplings to marinated chicken thighs. Experience minimal energy loss and consistent product quality with advanced airflow and humidity control techniques.

Cooks, Steams, and Roasts with Precision Control

The GEA FlowCook from GEA Group is a dual-zone, in-line industrial oven designed to streamline cooking processes across the food industry. It stands out for its dual independent temperature zones and a combination of vertical and horizontal booster airflow, providing unmatched precision in cooking, steaming, and roasting applications. Ideal for products ranging from breaded chicken nuggets to roast beef, it offers controlled conditions with spot-on dewpoint and temperature regulation. Capable of operating on lines 400mm to 600mm wide, it supports continuous operations with minimal downtime, featuring a continuous belt wash system. Energy efficiency is a priority, achieved through balanced airflow and superior insulation, reducing energy consumption. The FlowCook integrates seamlessly into production lines, enhancing productivity and consistent quality while ensuring environmental responsibility. Made from durable materials, it simplifies maintenance and supports extensive customization to meet varying processing demands.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with independent dual-zone temperature control.
  • Minimizes energy costs through optimized airflow and superior thermal insulation.
  • Ensures consistent product quality with precise humidity and temperature management.
  • Increases uptime with a continuous belt wash system for uninterrupted operations.
  • Supports diverse product processing, reducing the need for multiple equipment types.

General


Applications
Steamed products,Marinated-enhanced browning,Formed products,Boneless products,Food processing,Coated products,Bone-in products,Natural roasting
End products
Hot dogs,Boneless chicken breasts,Bone-in pork chops,Marinated chicken thighs,Dumplings,Burger patties,Breaded chicken nuggets,Roast beef
Steps before
Preparation,Marination,Coating
Steps after
Packaging,Cooling,Quality Inspection
Input ingredients
steamed products,coated products,marinated-enhanced products,natural products,bone-in products,boneless products,formed products
Output ingredients
browned products,roasted products,steamed products,cooked products
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Cooking zones
Dual-zone
Temperature control
Independent per zone
Humidity control
Dewpoint controlled
Airflow type
Vertical and horizontal
Line width compatibility
400mm and 600mm
Energy consumption
Low,optimized airflow
Process type
Steaming,cooking,roasting
Heat transfer
Efficient
Steam exhaust system
Passive
Insulation
Superior thermal insulation
Belt wash system
Continuous
Application range
Steamed,coated,marinated,natural,roasted
Uptime
99%
Experience
More than 35 years
Installation
Proven globally

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Dual-zone linear oven
Integrated steps
Steaming,Cooking,Roasting
Airflow type
Combined vertical and horizontal
Automation level
PLC for temperature and humidity control
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Energy efficiency
Optimized airflow and thermal insulation
Process control
Dewpoint and temperature control in each zone
Changeover time
Not specified
Cleaning method
Continuous belt wash system

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Cooking application
Steamed,coated,marinated,roasted

Physical Characteristics


Machine Width
400 mm / 600 mm
Footprint
Compact
Oven Zones
Dual-zone
Airflow Direction
Vertical,Horizontal
Exhaust System
Passive
Chamber Construction
Two Independent Chambers

Custom Options


Temperature zones control
Independently-controlled
Airflow customization
Vertical and horizontal
Humidity control
Spot-on dewpoint control
Oven type
Dual-zone
Cooking Process Integration
Steaming,Roasting,Cooking
Line width compatibility
400mm and 600mm
Exhaust system
Passive
Belt wash system
Continuous